PITTSFIELD — Goodwill Industries of the Berkshires and Southern Vermont announced it has received $8,500 in grants from Berkshire Bank, Greylock Federal Credit Union, and MountainOne Bank to support its Soar for Success employability skills program. The nonprofit social-services organization received an additional $2,500 from Greylock Federal Credit Union toward promotion and other costs associated with its annual meeting in October. Goodwill’s Soar for Success program focuses on job training in custodial skills, customer service, and employability skills guidance for individuals preparing for ..read more

WEST SPRINGFIELD — Visiting Angels West Springfield announced it has received the 2024 Best of Home Care – Provider of Choice Award from Home Care Pulse (HCP). The Provider of Choice Award is granted only to top-ranking home-care providers, based on client satisfaction scores gathered by HCP, an independent satisfaction research firm for post-acute care. Visiting Angels West Springfield is recognized among a select few home-care providers across the country who have proven their ability to provide outstanding care. “We’re excited to congratulate Visiting Angels West Springfield for their well ..read more

SPRINGFIELD — Did you know that two-thirds of men avoid booking appointments with their primary-care provider, and when they finally do see their doctor, they often keep important health information to themselves because they are afraid what their symptoms might reveal? It’s Men’s Health Awareness Day at Baystate Mason Square Neighborhood Health Center on Thursday, April 25, designed to put men in the know about their current health and how they can lead a healthier lifestyle. The free educational and informational event — held from 4 to 6 p.m. — will feature a talk by preventive cardiologist ..read more

BOSTON — The Massachusetts Prostate Cancer Coalition (MPCC) will bring together today’s leading and distinguished physicians and medical professionals to share the latest in diagnosis, treatment, and research at the 2024 Massachusetts Prostate Cancer Symposium. The virtual event will be held on Friday, May 17 from 8 to 11:30 a.m. The event is free and open to the public. Click here for full program information and to register. With sessions on survivorship, genetic testing, diet and lifestyle, biochemical recurrence, AI and research, and naturopathic functional medicine, the symposium will pre ..read more

SPRINGFIELD — American International College (AIC) announced the appointment of Eunice Bragg as vice president for Institutional Advancement. As an accomplished fundraiser and relationship leader, Bragg brings valuable expertise in building relationships, inspiring team culture, and employing metrics to meet fundraising goals for the institution. In her new position, Bragg will oversee fundraising and stewardship relationship initiatives and will be responsible for strengthening engagement with AIC alumni and community partners. She will play a vital role in the campaign to restore Courniotes ..read more

CHICOPEE — The master of science in nursing (MSN) program at Elms College has been ranked the fourth-best MSN program in the U.S. by Forbes Advisor. Forbes Advisor is part of the Forbes organization and dedicated to helping consumers make the best financial choices. A portion of its editorial content includes the ranking of higher-education institutions and programs. “The Elms School of Nursing’s MSN program being ranked #4 in the country by Forbes Advisor speaks to the fabulous teamwork, teaching expertise, and students that are found in our MSN program,” said Julie Beck, dean of Elms College ..read more

HOLYOKE — Success strategist Kurt Faustin will lead a free emotional-intelligence workshop at Holyoke Community College (HCC) on Tuesday, April 23. The workshop, hosted by HCC’s ALANA Men in Motion program, is free and open to the public. It will run from 12:30 to 2 p.m. in the PeoplesBank conference room (301/303) in the Kittredge Center for Business and Workforce Development on the main HCC campus, 303 Homestead Ave. “Emotional-intelligence competencies are at the heart of effective relationships, productivity, and overall success,” Faustin notes on his website. “Come learn and practice the ..read more

HOLYOKE — Polish National Credit Union (PNCU) announced a spring charity event in partnership with Marcotte Ford in Holyoke to benefit Kate’s Kitchen, a program of Providence Ministries. PNCU’s Mike Sugrue, executive vice president; Rachel Dionne, assistant vice president and Credit Risk officer; and Shane Hall, Marketing coordinator, will serve as guest chefs at LugNutz Café within the Marcotte dealership for breakfast on Tuesday, April 23 from 7:30 to 8:45 a.m. “Kate’s Kitchen is a vital and, in my humble opinion, under-recognized community necessity,” Dionne said. “Each day, 365 days per ye ..read more

GREENFIELD — On Thursday, May 2, Greenfield Community College (GCC) will hold a Health Career Exploration Fair from 5 to 7 p.m. in the East Building at One College Drive, Greenfield. The event welcomes anyone who is interested in exploring GCC’s healthcare certificate and degree programs and pursuing careers as certified nursing assistants or home health aides, emergency medical technicians, medical assistants, paramedics, registered nurses, or licensed practical nurses. “Each of the healthcare areas will be highlighted in their own space,” said Laura Earl, GCC’s Health Occupations Admission c ..read more

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